Dance A-Level
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What will you be working towards?
| Code | DA-AL |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Why study Dance?
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost. Dance is the hidden language of the soul” - Martha Graham
Do you have determination, desire and dedication? Are you creative, imaginative, analytical and expressive? If so you will thrive whilst studying A-Level Dance. Studying A-level Dance will provide you with the opportunity to develop your critical thinking about dance and to gain experience of performance and choreography. It is the perfect progression for those who have studied dance at GCSE and/or have previous experience of dance through formal training in dance classes, although this is not essential.
Details
What will I study?
Component 1: Performance and Choreography
What's assessed?
• Solo performance linked to a specific practitioner within an area of study
• Performance in a quartet
• Group choreography
How it's assessed
• Practical exam
• 80 marks
• 50% of A-level
Component 2: Critical engagement
What's assessed?
• Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of a compulsory set work and its location within a corresponding area of study
• Knowledge, understanding and critical appreciation of one optional set work and its location within a corresponding area of study
How it's assessed
• Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
• 100 marks
• 50% of A-level
Questions
• Section A: short answer questions (25 marks) and one essay question (25 marks) on the compulsory set work/area of study
• Section B: two essay questions on the second set work/area of study (25 marks for each essay)
Dance extras
As an A-Level Dance student you will have the opportunity to participate in numerous activities outside of your lessons. Not only will you will see a range of professional dance companies perform, you will have the opportunity to work with professional artists. You will have the chance to choreograph for and perform in a range of productions and festivals. You will also have access to the purpose built performance hall where in-house shows will take place.
How will it be delivered?
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
5 x 5s
4 in English and Maths
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
6 in Dance if taken at GCSE
* Please note that Level 2 vocational courses are the equivalent of 1 GCSE and only 1 will be counted towards the A-Level pathway entry requirements
Your next steps...
What can I do with a Dance A-level?
This course provides a strong foundation for students wanting to pursue professional dance or performing arts training and employment. It suits students wanting to continue their study of dance at university and will help to facilitate students who wish to teach and/or work in community dance in the future. It also suits students wanting to work in theatre, visual arts, media, physiotherapy, sports science and health care. The skills learned and developed by studying A-Level Dance are transferrable to numerous subjects outside of the ‘arts’. Skills such as commitment, time-management, analytical and critical thinking, creativity, team work, independence and physical confidence, all contribute to a successful career post sixth form.